Reference no: EM132714220
The following information relates to Brodin Co for the financial year ended 30 June 2020:
Balance as at 1 July 2019:
Share capital, 100,000 fully paid ordinary shares, issued at $2.
Retained earnings, $50,000.
General reserve, $75,000.
Tax payable, $55,000
During the year:
Interim dividend, declared and paid, $12,500.
Net income for the year before tax, $175,000
Tax paid, $55,000.
Additional information:
- The directors of Brodin Co have decided to transfer $5,000 to the general reserve, and to provide for a final dividend of 10 cents per share.
- The estimated company tax payable in respect of the financial year 2020 is $52,500.
Required:
Problem a) Prepare the general journal entries to record the information above for transactions that occurred during the year and additional information.